Ulster County Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	19 to 1
Students retention rate	56%
On-time graduation rate	29%

Located in Stone Ridge, New York, Ulster County Community College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Ulster County Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Ulster County Community College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Ulster County Community College is 19-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in New York is 15-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at Ulster County Community College is reported to be 29%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, New York state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 58% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Ulster County Community College is 56% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in New York is 75%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Ulster County Community College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,740

Cost of attendance at Ulster County Community College in 2022 for students from New York.

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New York's average	$8,212
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$10,620

Cost of attendance at Ulster County Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$17,724
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 75 of freshman students at Ulster County Community College received on average $7,850 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,850

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	182	52%	$5,199	$946,201
Other Federal Grant	193	56%	$6,813	$1,314,825
State Grant/Scholarships	238	69%	$2,713	$645,642
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	52	15%	$1,550	$80,602
Total Grant & Scholarships	260	75%	$7,850	$2,041,069

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Ulster County Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Ulster County Community College students is 28.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 28.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 28.4%.

28.6%

African American 10.0% 3 students
white 31.9% 84 students
unknown 26.7% 4 students
hispanic 23.9% 22 students
Mixed Race 36.4% 8 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Ulster County Community College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Ulster County Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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